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study aerodynamics at your own pace and to your own level of interest. Some of the topics included are: Newton's basic equations of motion; the motion of a free falling object, that neglects the effects of aerodynamics; the terminal velocity of a falling object subject to both weight and air resistance; the three forces (lift, drag, and weight) that act on a glider; and finally, the four forces that act on a powered airplane.

The following curricula are some of the most requested by teachers over many years. These were not created by AIAA, but we felt that they would have value to teachers and so have made them available in pdf format. Some of this curriculum has come from educational partners or has been passed along as a favorite. We hope that these materials will help you excite your students about math and science in a new way!

February 16, 2011 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Eastern : In recognition of African American History Month and Engineers Week, Goddard will host live talk show webcasts for students and educators (grades 5-8), featuring African American engineers and scientists. The events will provide the educators with a NASA engineering challenge that they can do in their classrooms.

"Resources for Teachers & Students AIAA offers and sponsors a wealth of resources to support educators at both the university level and K-12: publications & online tools, classroom grants, our Educator Associate Program, informative aerospace links. "

"surveillance drone. The nano air vehicles (NAVs), modeled after falling Maple leaf seeds, are designed to be super light weight and agile for vertical lift off, hovering, and navigation in tight spaces. "

""Flying his jet-propelled wing attached to his back, and steering only by movement of his body, Rossy launched from a helicopter at 8,000 feet into the breathtaking blue of the Grand Canyon sky," the release said. "Skimming the rockscape at speeds of up to 190 mph, Jetman sustained flight for more than eight minutes, 200 feet above the rim of Grand Canyon West."

"Wheels Up The Able Pilot program in Ketchum, Idaho, puts paraplegics formerly in the military in the air with paragliders."